Akkodis is proud to partner with a client in Lisle, IL who is currently accepting applications for an Portfolio Manager. This is a contractual opportunity offering the flexibilty of a hybrid work schedule.

As a Portfolio Manager you will take your analytical expertise and collaborate with multiple groups in the USA and Internationally.

Hourly Rate: $50/hour - $62.50/hour - The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Review and evaluate strategic value on compiled approved projects for prioritization

• Analyze overall resource from footprint strategy, manufacturing engineering, and operations key areas for pipeline execution

• Analyze trends; monitor progress, identify risks, coordinate with project teams to identify issues and risks for improvement opportunities; and design strategies to mitigate future risks within the portfolio

• Identify interdependencies between projects for share resources and activities

• Portfolio schedule development according to dependencies and priorities

• Overall profitability tracking and time to first part and ramp tracking

• New Technology Development Project Management

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Work closely with function leaders, stakeholders, and line managers to align project portfolio strategies.

• Facilitate communication and alignment among stakeholders including challenge sessions on manufacturing strategies

• Technology Integration and Portfolio Reporting and Analytics

• Oversee the adoption of new technologies and tools.

• Support digital transformation within the factory.

• Process Monitoring and Risk Management

• Evaluate and visualize project progress, expenses, and resources.

• Project KPI monitoring for Pre-Production and Production phases, and provide improvement ideas Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Monitor overall project risks within portfolio and escalate issues as needed.

• Leadership and Team Development

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.

Who You Are

• Ability to navigate through uncertainties and adapt to fast changing business environment

• Ability to motivate and guide a team toward project goals.

• Effective at identifying and resolving project-related challenges.

• Summarizing and simplifying complicated communications to give members a clear message.

• Skilled at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

• Proven experience in portfolio management or a related field.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

• Passion for driving strategic initiatives and delivering exceptional results.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other Project Management related certification is advantageous.

• Familiarity with project management tools such as, MS project, JIRA, SmartSheet etc.

• Familiar with Microsoft 365 software to work in a collaborative environment

• Proficient in both oral and written English, Mandarin or Spanish or Korean

We are open to working with candidates who are eligible to work in the US without sponsorhip.

No C2C

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $50.00 to $62.50 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance